ultracentrifugation
Syllables
ul-tra-cen-tri-fu-ga-tion
Pronunciation
/yl.tʁa.sɑ̃.tʁi.fy.ɡa.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
ultra- + centri-fug- + -ation
The word 'ultracentrifugation' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and French syllabification rules. Stress falls on the final syllable '-tion'. It's a complex noun derived from Latin and Greek roots, used in scientific contexts. Syllable division is consistent with similar French words ending in '-tion'.
Definitions
- 1
A process involving high-speed centrifugation to separate particles of different densities.
Ultracentrifugation
“L'ultracentrifugation est utilisée pour isoler les virus.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tion', as is typical in French.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial syllable. 'u' pronounced as /y/.. tra — Open syllable, containing the uvular 'r' sound.. cen — Nasal vowel syllable. 'en' forms a nasal vowel /ɑ̃/.. tri — Open syllable, containing the uvular 'r' sound.. fu — Open syllable, 'u' pronounced as /y/.. ga — Open syllable.. tion — Nasal vowel syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters like 'str' and 'fʒ' are maintained within syllables unless they are exceptionally complex.
Final Syllable Rule
French stress typically falls on the final syllable of a word.
- The pronunciation of 'u' as /y/ is a key characteristic of French.
- The silent 'n' at the end of the word is a common feature of French nouns.
- The uvular 'r' sound is typical of French pronunciation.
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